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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 381.56 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 381.56 and 241.35 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 381.56 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/381.56 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 381.56 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 92,088.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,088.30/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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