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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 366.66 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 366.66 and 153.48 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 366.66 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/366.66 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 366.66 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 56,274.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,274.98/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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