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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.75, 337.76 and 157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.75, 337.76 and 157.47 is: 217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.75 : 337.76 = 157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.75/337.76 = 157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.75x = 337.76 × 157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.75x = 53,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,187.07/244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.31

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