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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.51, 373.68 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.51, 373.68 and 248.22 is: 341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.51 : 373.68 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.51/373.68 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.51x = 373.68 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.51x = 92,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,754.85/271.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.63

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