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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.88, 386.10 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.88, 386.10 and 241 is: 332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.88 : 386.10 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.88/386.10 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.88x = 386.10 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.88x = 93,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,050.10/279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.46

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