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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.41, 496.10 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.41, 496.10 and 241.62 is: 333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.41 : 496.10 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.41/496.10 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.41x = 496.10 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.41x = 119,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,867.68/359.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.51

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