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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.85, 338.00 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.85, 338.00 and 157.50 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.85 : 338.00 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.85/338.00 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.85x = 338.00 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.85x = 53,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,234.21/244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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