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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.69, 337.70 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.69, 337.70 and 157.34 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 337.70 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/337.70 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 337.70 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 53,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,134.96/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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