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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 367.69 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 367.69 and 153.31 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 367.69 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/367.69 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 367.69 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 56,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,370.55/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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