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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.75, 494.10 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.75, 494.10 and 241.11 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.75 : 494.10 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.75/494.10 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.75x = 494.10 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.75x = 119,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,132.45/357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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