Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.51, 493.52 and 241.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 357.51, 493.52 and 241.23 is: 333.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357.51 : 493.52 = 241.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357.51/493.52 = 241.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357.51x = 493.52 × 241.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357.51x = 119,050.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,050.62/357.51 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333.00
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