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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.40, 373.58 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.40, 373.58 and 244.70 is: 336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.40 : 373.58 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.40/373.58 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.40x = 373.58 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.40x = 91,416.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,416.57/271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.84

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