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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 366.68 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 366.68 and 153.04 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 366.68 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/366.68 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 366.68 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 56,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,116.71/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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