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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 496.19 and 241.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 496.19 and 241.69 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 496.19 = 241.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/496.19 = 241.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 496.19 × 241.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 119,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,924.16/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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