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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 366.01 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 366.01 and 152.97 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 366.01 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/366.01 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 366.01 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 55,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,988.55/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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