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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.60, 383.54 and 241.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.60, 383.54 and 241.61 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.60 : 383.54 = 241.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.60/383.54 = 241.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.60x = 383.54 × 241.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.60x = 92,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,663.97/278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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