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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 366.45 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 366.45 and 152.90 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 366.45 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/366.45 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 366.45 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 56,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,030.21/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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