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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.95, 367.07 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.95, 367.07 and 153.39 is: 229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.95 : 367.07 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.95/367.07 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.95x = 367.07 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.95x = 56,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,304.87/244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.86

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