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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 372.74 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 372.74 and 249.50 is: 343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 372.74 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/372.74 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 372.74 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 92,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,995.52/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.97

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