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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 338.07 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 338.07 and 162.12 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 338.07 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/338.07 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 338.07 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 54,807.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,807.91/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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