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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.99, 404.22 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.99, 404.22 and 244.36 is: 365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.99 : 404.22 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.99/404.22 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.99x = 404.22 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.99x = 98,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,775.20/269.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.85

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