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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.51 : 493.52 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.51/493.52 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.51x = 493.52 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.51x = 119,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,050.62/357.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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