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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 337.82 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 337.82 and 156.30 is: 215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 337.82 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/337.82 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 337.82 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 52,801.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,801.27/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.64

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