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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.18, 535.22 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.18, 535.22 and 241.17 is: 361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.18 : 535.22 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.18/535.22 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.18x = 535.22 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.18x = 129,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,077.80/357.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.38

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