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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 337.80 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 337.80 and 157.56 is: 217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 337.80 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/337.80 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 337.80 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 53,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,223.09/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.38

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