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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 337.68 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 337.68 and 157.40 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 337.68 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/337.68 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 337.68 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 53,150.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,150.83/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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