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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 535.86 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 535.86 and 241.89 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 535.86 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/535.86 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 535.86 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 129,619.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,619.18/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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