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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.48, 536.52 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.48, 536.52 and 241.19 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.48 : 536.52 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.48/536.52 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.48x = 536.52 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.48x = 129,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,402.05/358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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