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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 338.04 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 338.04 and 162 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 338.04 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/338.04 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 338.04 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 54,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,762.48/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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