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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.39, 366.66 and 152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.39, 366.66 and 152.98 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.39 : 366.66 = 152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.39/366.66 = 152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.39x = 366.66 × 152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.39x = 56,089.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,089.81/244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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