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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.45, 366.31 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.45, 366.31 and 152.92 is: 229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.45 : 366.31 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.45/366.31 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.45x = 366.31 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.45x = 56,016.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,016.13/244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.15

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