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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.86, 377.08 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.86, 377.08 and 245.48 is: 338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.86 : 377.08 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.86/377.08 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.86x = 377.08 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.86x = 92,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,565.60/273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.00

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