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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.84, 408.30 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.84, 408.30 and 248.36 is: 371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.84 : 408.30 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.84/408.30 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.84x = 408.30 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.84x = 101,405.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,405.39/272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.67

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