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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.80, 409.90 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.80, 409.90 and 241.80 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.80 : 409.90 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.80/409.90 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.80x = 409.90 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.80x = 99,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,113.82/273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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