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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 365.59 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 365.59 and 152.50 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 365.59 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/365.59 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 365.59 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 55,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,752.48/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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