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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.11, 336.97 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.11, 336.97 and 165.84 is: 228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.11 : 336.97 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.11/336.97 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.11x = 336.97 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.11x = 55,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,882.05/244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.92

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