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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 413 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 413 and 244.16 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 413 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/413 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 413 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 100,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,838.08/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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