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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.83, 517.52 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.83, 517.52 and 241.20 is: 360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.83 : 517.52 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.83/517.52 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.83x = 517.52 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.83x = 124,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,825.82/345.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.95

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