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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.19, 372.76 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.19, 372.76 and 244 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.19 : 372.76 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.19/372.76 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.19x = 372.76 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.19x = 90,953.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,953.44/270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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