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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 365.96 and 152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 365.96 and 152.77 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 365.96 = 152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/365.96 = 152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 365.96 × 152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 55,906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,906.95/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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