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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 366.72 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 366.72 and 158.88 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 366.72 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/366.72 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 366.72 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 58,264.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,264.47/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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