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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 543.96 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 543.96 and 241.36 is: 361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 543.96 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/543.96 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 543.96 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 131,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,290.19/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.32

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