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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.03, 493.32 and 241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.03, 493.32 and 241.39 is: 332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.03 : 493.32 = 241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.03/493.32 = 241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.03x = 493.32 × 241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.03x = 119,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,082.51/358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.60

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