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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 374.65 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 374.65 and 246.03 is: 338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 374.65 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/374.65 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 374.65 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 92,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,173.82/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.78

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