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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 366.75 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 366.75 and 153.83 is: 230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 366.75 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/366.75 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 366.75 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 56,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,418.50/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.75

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