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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 337.86 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 337.86 and 156.47 is: 215.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 337.86 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/337.86 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 337.86 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 52,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,863.26/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.81

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