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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 338.01 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 338.01 and 162.03 is: 223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 338.01 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/338.01 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 338.01 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 54,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,768.84/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.57

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