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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 367.01 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 367.01 and 153.20 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 367.01 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/367.01 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 367.01 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 56,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,225.93/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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