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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 362.28 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 362.28 and 183.44 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 362.28 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/362.28 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 362.28 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 66,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,456.64/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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