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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 524.15 and 241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 524.15 and 241.29 is: 362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 524.15 = 241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/524.15 = 241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 524.15 × 241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 126,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,470.95/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.03

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