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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.36, 404 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.36, 404 and 242.40 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.36 : 404 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.36/404 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.36x = 404 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.36x = 97,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,929.60/269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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