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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 402.87 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 402.87 and 244.11 is: 364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 402.87 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/402.87 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 402.87 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 98,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,347.02/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.34

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