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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.26, 495.29 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.26, 495.29 and 241.26 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.26 : 495.29 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.26/495.29 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.26x = 495.29 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.26x = 119,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,492.41/359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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