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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 377.31 and 247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 377.31 and 247.97 is: 341.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 377.31 = 247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/377.31 = 247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 377.31 × 247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 93,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,561.56/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.44

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