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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 370.08 and 244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 370.08 and 244.15 is: 335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 370.08 = 244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/370.08 = 244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 370.08 × 244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 90,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,355.03/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.90

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