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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.55, 337.43 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.55, 337.43 and 157.19 is: 216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.55 : 337.43 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.55/337.43 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.55x = 337.43 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.55x = 53,039.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,039.84/244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.89

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