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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 411.60 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 411.60 and 248.10 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 411.60 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/411.60 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 411.60 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 102,117.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,117.96/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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