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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 366.50 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 366.50 and 153.60 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 366.50 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/366.50 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 366.50 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 56,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,294.40/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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