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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 414.81 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 414.81 and 241.11 is: 360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 414.81 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/414.81 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 414.81 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 100,014.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,014.84/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.92

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