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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.99, 367.61 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.99, 367.61 and 153.66 is: 230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.99 : 367.61 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.99/367.61 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.99x = 367.61 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.99x = 56,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,487.56/244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.57

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