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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 365.68 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 365.68 and 153.08 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 365.68 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/365.68 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 365.68 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 55,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,978.29/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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