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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 555.06 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 555.06 and 241.50 is: 362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 555.06 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/555.06 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 555.06 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 134,046.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,046.99/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.27

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