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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.41, 404.84 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.41, 404.84 and 248.88 is: 372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.41 : 404.84 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.41/404.84 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.41x = 404.84 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.41x = 100,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,754.12/270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.60

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