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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 337.51 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 337.51 and 157.35 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 337.51 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/337.51 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 337.51 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 53,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,107.20/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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