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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.66, 535.05 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.66, 535.05 and 241.55 is: 362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.66 : 535.05 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.66/535.05 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.66x = 535.05 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.66x = 129,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,238.65/356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.36

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