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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.37, 337.02 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.37, 337.02 and 165.68 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.37 : 337.02 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.37/337.02 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.37x = 337.02 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.37x = 55,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,837.47/244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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