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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 535.83 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 535.83 and 241.28 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 535.83 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/535.83 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 535.83 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 129,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,285.06/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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