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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.43, 545.15 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.43, 545.15 and 241.93 is: 362.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.43 : 545.15 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.43/545.15 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.43x = 545.15 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.43x = 131,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,885.57/363.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.89

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