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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 336.38 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 336.38 and 161.20 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 336.38 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/336.38 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 336.38 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 54,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,224.46/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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