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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 337.58 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 337.58 and 151.47 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 337.58 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/337.58 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 337.58 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 51,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,133.91/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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