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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 337.71 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 337.71 and 151.44 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 337.71 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/337.71 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 337.71 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 51,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,142.80/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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