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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.30, 413.90 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.30, 413.90 and 242.10 is: 362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.30 : 413.90 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.30/413.90 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.30x = 413.90 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.30x = 100,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,205.19/276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.67

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