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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 410.10 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 410.10 and 241.40 is: 362.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 410.10 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/410.10 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 410.10 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 98,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,998.14/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.10

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