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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 412.98 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 412.98 and 241.48 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 412.98 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/412.98 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 412.98 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 99,726.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,726.41/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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