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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 495.42 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 495.42 and 241 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 495.42 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/495.42 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 495.42 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 119,396.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,396.22/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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