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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 338.13 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 338.13 and 162.09 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 338.13 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/338.13 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 338.13 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 54,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,807.49/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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