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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 366.93 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 366.93 and 153.50 is: 229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 366.93 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/366.93 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 366.93 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 56,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,321.92/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.91

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