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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.44, 403.44 and 242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.44, 403.44 and 242.08 is: 362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 403.44 = 242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/403.44 = 242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 403.44 × 242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 97,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,664.76/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.47

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