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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 337.11 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 337.11 and 160.22 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 337.11 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/337.11 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 337.11 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 54,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,010.08/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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