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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 504.12 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 504.12 and 241 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 504.12 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/504.12 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 504.12 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 121,492.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,492.92/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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