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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 379.37 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 379.37 and 244.82 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 379.37 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/379.37 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 379.37 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 92,878.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,878.92/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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