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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.10, 373.38 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.10, 373.38 and 247.44 is: 339.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.10 : 373.38 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.10/373.38 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.10x = 373.38 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.10x = 92,389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,389.15/272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.54

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