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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.55, 410.07 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.55, 410.07 and 248.48 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.55 : 410.07 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.55/410.07 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.55x = 410.07 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.55x = 101,893.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,893.10/274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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