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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.92, 545.16 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.92, 545.16 and 241.82 is: 362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.92 : 545.16 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.92/545.16 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.92x = 545.16 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.92x = 131,830.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,830.59/363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.25

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