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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.53, 377.65 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.53, 377.65 and 241.18 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.53 : 377.65 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.53/377.65 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.53x = 377.65 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.53x = 91,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,081.63/274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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