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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.07, 536.33 and 241.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.07, 536.33 and 241.87 is: 362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.07 : 536.33 = 241.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.07/536.33 = 241.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.07x = 536.33 × 241.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.07x = 129,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,723.18/358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.29

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