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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 366.73 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 366.73 and 153.16 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 366.73 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/366.73 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 366.73 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 56,167.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,167.07/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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