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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.69, 523.03 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.69, 523.03 and 241.16 is: 361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.69 : 523.03 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.69/523.03 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.69x = 523.03 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.69x = 126,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,133.91/348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.74

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