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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 378.06 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 378.06 and 241.40 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 378.06 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/378.06 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 378.06 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 91,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,263.68/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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