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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 495.96 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 495.96 and 241.32 is: 333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 495.96 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/495.96 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 495.96 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 119,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,685.07/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.07

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