Answer:
241.3 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
From the above question, we solve for this using the law of cosines
Law of cosines
a² = b² + c² -2bc Cos A
a = √b² + c² -2bc Cos A
a = The distance between the bases in Little League = 60 feet
b = ???
c = The distance from home plate to the fence in dead center at the Oak Lawn Little League field = 280 feet
A = It makes an angle of 45°
This is because the distance 60 feet and 280 feet are perpendicular to each other and they meet at a point that divides a right angle 90° into equal parts.
a = √280² + 60² - 2 × 280 × 60 × Cos 45
a = 241.33216 feet
Approximately = 241.3 feet
How far is it from the fence in dead center to third base? 241.3 feet
