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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 366.98 and 153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 366.98 and 153.70 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 366.98 = 153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/366.98 = 153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 366.98 × 153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 56,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,404.83/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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