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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.61, 337.41 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.61, 337.41 and 157.34 is: 217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.61 : 337.41 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.61/337.41 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.61x = 337.41 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.61x = 53,088.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,088.09/244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.03

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