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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.29, 366.36 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.29, 366.36 and 153.03 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.29 : 366.36 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.29/366.36 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.29x = 366.36 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.29x = 56,062.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,062.24/244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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