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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.25, 403.20 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.25, 403.20 and 244.59 is: 366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.25 : 403.20 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.25/403.20 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.25x = 403.20 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.25x = 98,618.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,618.69/269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.27

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