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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.09, 406.62 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.09, 406.62 and 241 is: 361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.09 : 406.62 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.09/406.62 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.09x = 406.62 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.09x = 97,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,995.42/271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.49

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