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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.10, 381.34 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.10, 381.34 and 241.02 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.10 : 381.34 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.10/381.34 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.10x = 381.34 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.10x = 91,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,910.57/276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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