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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 546.15 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 546.15 and 241.20 is: 361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 546.15 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/546.15 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 546.15 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 131,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,731.38/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.09

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