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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.95, 366.90 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.95, 366.90 and 153.42 is: 229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.95 : 366.90 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.95/366.90 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.95x = 366.90 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.95x = 56,289.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,289.80/244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.80

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