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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.90, 338.13 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.90, 338.13 and 156.51 is: 216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 338.13 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/338.13 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 338.13 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 52,920.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,920.73/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.09

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