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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 495.25 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 495.25 and 241.02 is: 332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 495.25 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/495.25 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 495.25 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 119,365.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,365.16/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.42

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