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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.45, 403.05 and 245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.45, 403.05 and 245.42 is: 367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.45 : 403.05 = 245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.45/403.05 = 245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.45x = 403.05 × 245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.45x = 98,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,916.53/269.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.11

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