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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.04, 376.65 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.04, 376.65 and 241.95 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.04 : 376.65 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.04/376.65 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.04x = 376.65 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.04x = 91,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,131.88/273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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