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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.87, 337.86 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.87, 337.86 and 150.37 is: 207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.87 : 337.86 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.87/337.86 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.87x = 337.86 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.87x = 50,804.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,804.01/244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.47

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