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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 495.26 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 495.26 and 241.18 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 495.26 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/495.26 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 495.26 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 119,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,444.36/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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