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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 524.32 and 241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 524.32 and 241.41 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 524.32 = 241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/524.32 = 241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 524.32 × 241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 126,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,574.88/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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