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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 337.50 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 337.50 and 151.32 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 337.50 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/337.50 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 337.50 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 51,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,070.50/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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