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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 593.55 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 593.55 and 241.16 is: 362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 593.55 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/593.55 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 593.55 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 143,137.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,137.55/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.24

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