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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 367.40 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 367.40 and 153.47 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 367.40 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/367.40 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 367.40 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 56,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,383.04/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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