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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.28, 382.02 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.28, 382.02 and 241.68 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.28 : 382.02 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.28/382.02 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.28x = 382.02 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.28x = 92,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,327.12/276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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