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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.93, 535.63 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.93, 535.63 and 241.50 is: 362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.93 : 535.63 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.93/535.63 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.93x = 535.63 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.93x = 129,354.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,354.65/356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.41

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