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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.29, 406.42 and 248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.29, 406.42 and 248.87 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.29 : 406.42 = 248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.29/406.42 = 248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.29x = 406.42 × 248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.29x = 101,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,146.14/270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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