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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 409.24 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 409.24 and 248.34 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 409.24 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/409.24 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 409.24 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 101,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,630.66/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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