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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.84, 337.84 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.84, 337.84 and 151.59 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.84 : 337.84 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.84/337.84 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.84x = 337.84 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.84x = 51,213.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,213.17/244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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