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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 375.48 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 375.48 and 244.08 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 375.48 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/375.48 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 375.48 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 91,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,647.16/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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