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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 367.74 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 367.74 and 153.36 is: 230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 367.74 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/367.74 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 367.74 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 56,396.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,396.61/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.27

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