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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.44, 374.76 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.44, 374.76 and 245.34 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.44 : 374.76 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.44/374.76 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.44x = 374.76 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.44x = 91,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,943.62/271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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