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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 366.26 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 366.26 and 152.88 is: 229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 366.26 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/366.26 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 366.26 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 55,993.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,993.83/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.37

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