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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 338.04 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 338.04 and 157.44 is: 217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 338.04 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/338.04 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 338.04 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 53,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,221.02/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.30

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