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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.94, 338.07 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.94, 338.07 and 151.63 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.94 : 338.07 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.94/338.07 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.94x = 338.07 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.94x = 51,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,261.42/244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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