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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.06, 535.04 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.06, 535.04 and 241.08 is: 361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.06 : 535.04 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.06/535.04 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.06x = 535.04 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.06x = 128,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,987.44/357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.25

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