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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 403.11 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 403.11 and 245.16 is: 366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 403.11 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/403.11 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 403.11 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 98,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,826.45/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.76

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