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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 535.24 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 535.24 and 241.23 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 535.24 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/535.24 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 535.24 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 129,115.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,115.95/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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