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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.20, 404.64 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.20, 404.64 and 245.76 is: 369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.20 : 404.64 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.20/404.64 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.20x = 404.64 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.20x = 99,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,444.33/269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.41

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