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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.57, 337.35 and 157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.57, 337.35 and 157.09 is: 216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.57 : 337.35 = 157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.57/337.35 = 157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.57x = 337.35 × 157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.57x = 52,994.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,994.31/244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.68

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