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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.59, 337.29 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.59, 337.29 and 156.06 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.59 : 337.29 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.59/337.29 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.59x = 337.29 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.59x = 52,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,637.48/244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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