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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 372.81 and 247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 372.81 and 247.25 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 372.81 = 247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/372.81 = 247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 372.81 × 247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 92,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,175.41/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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