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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.85, 366.73 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.85, 366.73 and 153.34 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.85 : 366.73 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.85/366.73 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.85x = 366.73 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.85x = 56,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,233.08/244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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