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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 493.83 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 493.83 and 241.38 is: 332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 493.83 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/493.83 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 493.83 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 119,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,200.69/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.94

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