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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.97, 496.57 and 241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.97, 496.57 and 241.97 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.97 : 496.57 = 241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.97/496.57 = 241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.97x = 496.57 × 241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.97x = 120,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,152.56/359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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