Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 404.88 and 244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 269.92, 404.88 and 244 is: 366
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269.92 : 404.88 = 244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269.92/404.88 = 244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269.92x = 404.88 × 244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269.92x = 98,790.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,790.72/269.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366
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