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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.61, 382.02 and 241.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.61, 382.02 and 241.51 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.61 : 382.02 = 241.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.61/382.02 = 241.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.61x = 382.02 × 241.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.61x = 92,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,261.65/276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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