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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 367.40 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 367.40 and 153.50 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 367.40 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/367.40 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 367.40 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 56,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,395.90/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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