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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.68, 535.97 and 241.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.68, 535.97 and 241.67 is: 362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.68 : 535.97 = 241.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.68/535.97 = 241.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.68x = 535.97 × 241.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.68x = 129,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,526.66/357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.13

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