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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 545.70 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 545.70 and 241.48 is: 362.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 545.70 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/545.70 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 545.70 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 131,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,775.64/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.86

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