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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 337.52 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 337.52 and 151.37 is: 208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 337.52 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/337.52 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 337.52 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 51,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,089.51/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.85

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