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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.57, 405.33 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.57, 405.33 and 241.54 is: 361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.57 : 405.33 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.57/405.33 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.57x = 405.33 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.57x = 97,903.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,903.41/270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.84

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