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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 366.24 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 366.24 and 152.94 is: 229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 366.24 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/366.24 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 366.24 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 56,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,012.75/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.43

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