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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.47, 524.51 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.47, 524.51 and 241.34 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.47 : 524.51 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.47/524.51 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.47x = 524.51 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.47x = 126,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,582.32/349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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