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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.11, 374.31 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.11, 374.31 and 241.95 is: 334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.11 : 374.31 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.11/374.31 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.11x = 374.31 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.11x = 90,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,564.30/271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.05

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