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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.68, 349.38 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.68, 349.38 and 241 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.68 : 349.38 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.68/349.38 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.68x = 349.38 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.68x = 84,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,200.58/252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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