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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.17, 382.93 and 241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.17, 382.93 and 241.12 is: 331.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.17 : 382.93 = 241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.17/382.93 = 241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.17x = 382.93 × 241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.17x = 92,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,332.08/278.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.93

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