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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.10, 393.94 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.10, 393.94 and 241.90 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.10 : 393.94 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.10/393.94 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.10x = 393.94 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.10x = 95,294.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,294.09/264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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