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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 543.36 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 543.36 and 241.56 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 543.36 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/543.36 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 543.36 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 131,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,254.04/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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