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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.61, 337.67 and 156.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.61, 337.67 and 156.21 is: 215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.61 : 337.67 = 156.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.61/337.67 = 156.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.61x = 337.67 × 156.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.61x = 52,745.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,745.97/244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.64

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