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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 408.54 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 408.54 and 241.36 is: 360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 408.54 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/408.54 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 408.54 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 98,605.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,605.21/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.29

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