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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 405.22 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 405.22 and 244.54 is: 368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 405.22 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/405.22 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 405.22 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 99,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,092.50/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.59

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