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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 366.39 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 366.39 and 153 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 366.39 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/366.39 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 366.39 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 56,057.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,057.67/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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