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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 374.98 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 374.98 and 250.44 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 374.98 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/374.98 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 374.98 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 93,910.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,910.54/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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