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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 365.73 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 365.73 and 153.01 is: 229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 365.73 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/365.73 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 365.73 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 55,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,960.35/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.21

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