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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 407.18 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 407.18 and 248.44 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 407.18 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/407.18 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 407.18 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 101,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,159.80/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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