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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.06, 365.40 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.06, 365.40 and 152.53 is: 228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.06 : 365.40 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.06/365.40 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.06x = 365.40 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.06x = 55,732.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,732.64/244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.36

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