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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.88, 493.48 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.88, 493.48 and 241.60 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.88 : 493.48 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.88/493.48 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.88x = 493.48 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.88x = 119,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,224.77/357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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