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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.54, 366.74 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.54, 366.74 and 153.20 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.54 : 366.74 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.54/366.74 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.54x = 366.74 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.54x = 56,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,184.57/244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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