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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 338.00 and 156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 338.00 and 156.45 is: 215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 338.00 = 156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/338.00 = 156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 338.00 × 156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 52,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,879.32/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.90

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