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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.55, 366.45 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.55, 366.45 and 153.20 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.55 : 366.45 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.55/366.45 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.55x = 366.45 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.55x = 56,138.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,138.31/244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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