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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.27, 374.91 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.27, 374.91 and 246.22 is: 339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.27 : 374.91 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.27/374.91 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.27x = 374.91 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.27x = 92,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,308.48/272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.04

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