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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 375.55 and 241.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 375.55 and 241.78 is: 332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 375.55 = 241.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/375.55 = 241.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 375.55 × 241.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 90,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,800.48/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.92

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