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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.82, 493.50 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.82, 493.50 and 241.36 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.82 : 493.50 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.82/493.50 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.82x = 493.50 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.82x = 119,111.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,111.16/357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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