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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.64, 366.48 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.64, 366.48 and 153.51 is: 229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.64 : 366.48 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.64/366.48 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.64x = 366.48 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.64x = 56,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,258.34/244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.97

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