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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 378.41 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 378.41 and 241.65 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 378.41 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/378.41 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 378.41 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 91,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,441.57/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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