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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.57, 378.75 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.57, 378.75 and 241.90 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.57 : 378.75 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.57/378.75 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.57x = 378.75 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.57x = 91,619.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,619.63/274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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