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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.94, 337.95 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.94, 337.95 and 157.50 is: 217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.94 : 337.95 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.94/337.95 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.94x = 337.95 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.94x = 53,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,227.13/244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.31

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