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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.49, 404.97 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.49, 404.97 and 244.86 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.49 : 404.97 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.49/404.97 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.49x = 404.97 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.49x = 99,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,160.95/270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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