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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.67, 337.45 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.67, 337.45 and 157.35 is: 217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.67 : 337.45 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.67/337.45 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.67x = 337.45 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.67x = 53,097.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,097.76/244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.02

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