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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 366.60 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 366.60 and 152.01 is: 227.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 366.60 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/366.60 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 366.60 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 55,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,726.87/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.61

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