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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.68, 546.24 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.68, 546.24 and 241.14 is: 361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.68 : 546.24 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.68/546.24 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.68x = 546.24 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.68x = 131,720.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,720.31/364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.19

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