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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.87, 496.10 and 241.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.87, 496.10 and 241.63 is: 333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.87 : 496.10 = 241.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.87/496.10 = 241.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.87x = 496.10 × 241.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.87x = 119,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,874.12/359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.11

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