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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.58, 373.50 and 241.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.58, 373.50 and 241.42 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.58 : 373.50 = 241.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.58/373.50 = 241.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.58x = 373.50 × 241.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.58x = 90,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,170.37/270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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