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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 378.66 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 378.66 and 247.28 is: 340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 378.66 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/378.66 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 378.66 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 93,635.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,635.04/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.59

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