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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 408.42 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 408.42 and 249.39 is: 374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 408.42 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/408.42 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 408.42 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 101,855.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,855.86/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.09

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