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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 414.12 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 414.12 and 242.16 is: 363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 414.12 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/414.12 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 414.12 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 100,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,283.30/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.48

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