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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.59, 367.16 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.59, 367.16 and 152.25 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.59 : 367.16 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.59/367.16 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.59x = 367.16 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.59x = 55,899.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,899.35/244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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