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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.85, 410.47 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.85, 410.47 and 241.38 is: 361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.85 : 410.47 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.85/410.47 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.85x = 410.47 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.85x = 99,078.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,078.65/273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.80

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