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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 337.52 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 337.52 and 156.11 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 337.52 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/337.52 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 337.52 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 52,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,690.25/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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