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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.42, 485.31 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.42, 485.31 and 241.17 is: 333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 485.31 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/485.31 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 485.31 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 117,042.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,042.21/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.06

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