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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.06, 373.75 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.06, 373.75 and 244.83 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.06 : 373.75 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.06/373.75 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.06x = 373.75 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.06x = 91,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,505.21/271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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