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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 527.45 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 527.45 and 241.88 is: 363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 527.45 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/527.45 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 527.45 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 127,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,575.76/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.23

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