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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 407.30 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 407.30 and 247.50 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 407.30 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/407.30 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 407.30 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 100,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,805.51/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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