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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.99, 493.70 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.99, 493.70 and 241.71 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.99 : 493.70 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.99/493.70 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.99x = 493.70 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.99x = 119,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,332.23/357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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