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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.50, 382.47 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.50, 382.47 and 248.46 is: 342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.50 : 382.47 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.50/382.47 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.50x = 382.47 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.50x = 95,028.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,028.50/277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.45

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