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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 408.08 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 408.08 and 241.76 is: 362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 408.08 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/408.08 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 408.08 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 98,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,657.42/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.02

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