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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.75, 402.45 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.75, 402.45 and 244.09 is: 365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.75 : 402.45 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.75/402.45 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.75x = 402.45 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.75x = 98,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,234.02/268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.52

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