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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.21, 543.75 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.21, 543.75 and 240.71 is: 361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.21 : 543.75 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.21/543.75 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.21x = 543.75 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.21x = 130,886.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,886.06/362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.35

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