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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.80, 404.26 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.80, 404.26 and 244.24 is: 364.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.80 : 404.26 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.80/404.26 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.80x = 404.26 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.80x = 98,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,736.46/270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.61

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