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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.93, 374.31 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.93, 374.31 and 241.28 is: 361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.93 : 374.31 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.93/374.31 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.93x = 374.31 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.93x = 90,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,313.52/249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.36

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