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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.01, 494.07 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.01, 494.07 and 241.64 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.01 : 494.07 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.01/494.07 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.01x = 494.07 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.01x = 119,387.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,387.07/358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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