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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 337.74 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 337.74 and 156.25 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 337.74 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/337.74 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 337.74 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 52,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,772.66/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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