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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.13, 494.42 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.13, 494.42 and 241.89 is: 333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.13 : 494.42 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.13/494.42 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.13x = 494.42 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.13x = 119,594.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,594.04/358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.94

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