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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 337.44 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 337.44 and 157.36 is: 217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 337.44 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/337.44 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 337.44 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 53,099.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,099.56/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.02

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