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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.43, 535.11 and 241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.43, 535.11 and 241.39 is: 362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.43 : 535.11 = 241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.43/535.11 = 241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.43x = 535.11 × 241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.43x = 129,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,170.20/356.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.40

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