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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 367.19 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 367.19 and 153.72 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 367.19 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/367.19 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 367.19 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 56,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,444.45/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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