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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 381.30 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 381.30 and 241.20 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 381.30 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/381.30 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 381.30 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 91,969.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,969.56/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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