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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 534.71 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 534.71 and 241.16 is: 361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 534.71 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/534.71 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 534.71 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 128,948.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,948.59/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.73

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