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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 370.59 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 370.59 and 244.86 is: 337.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 370.59 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/370.59 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 370.59 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 90,742.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,742.67/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.13

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