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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 338.02 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 338.02 and 157.60 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 338.02 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/338.02 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 338.02 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 53,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,271.95/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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