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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 405.27 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 405.27 and 244.26 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 405.27 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/405.27 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 405.27 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 98,991.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,991.25/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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