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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 337.57 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 337.57 and 157.28 is: 216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 337.57 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/337.57 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 337.57 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 53,090.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,090.93/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.91

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