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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 336.48 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 336.48 and 175.04 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 336.48 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/336.48 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 336.48 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 58,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,897.46/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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