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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.47, 373.07 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.47, 373.07 and 244.08 is: 336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.47 : 373.07 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.47/373.07 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.47x = 373.07 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.47x = 91,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,059.54/270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.67

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