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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.94, 338.04 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.94, 338.04 and 157.64 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.94 : 338.04 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.94/338.04 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.94x = 338.04 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.94x = 53,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,288.63/244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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