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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.42, 493.42 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.42, 493.42 and 241.59 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.42 : 493.42 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.42/493.42 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.42x = 493.42 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.42x = 119,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,205.34/357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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