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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 336.81 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 336.81 and 161.31 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 336.81 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/336.81 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 336.81 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 54,330.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,330.01/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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