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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.79, 366.87 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.79, 366.87 and 158.22 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.79 : 366.87 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.79/366.87 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.79x = 366.87 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.79x = 58,046.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,046.17/244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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