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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.67, 337.58 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.67, 337.58 and 157.32 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.67 : 337.58 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.67/337.58 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.67x = 337.58 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.67x = 53,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,107.30/244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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