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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 337.96 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 337.96 and 151.68 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 337.96 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/337.96 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 337.96 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 51,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,261.39/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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