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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.49 and 165.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.49 and 165.77 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.49 = 165.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.49 = 165.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.49 × 165.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 55,943.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,943.20/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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