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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 367.28 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 367.28 and 153.43 is: 230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 367.28 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/367.28 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 367.28 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 56,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,351.52/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.14

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