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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 374.38 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 374.38 and 241.14 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 374.38 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/374.38 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 374.38 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 90,277.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,277.99/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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