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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.09, 336.72 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.09, 336.72 and 165.30 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.09 : 336.72 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.09/336.72 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.09x = 336.72 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.09x = 55,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,659.82/244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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