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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 377.87 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 377.87 and 248.74 is: 343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 377.87 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/377.87 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 377.87 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 93,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,989.20/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.98

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