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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.79, 366.82 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.79, 366.82 and 153.21 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.79 : 366.82 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.79/366.82 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.79x = 366.82 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.79x = 56,200.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,200.49/244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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