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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 366.17 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 366.17 and 150.59 is: 225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 366.17 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/366.17 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 366.17 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 55,141.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,141.64/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.31

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