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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.43, 485.12 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.43, 485.12 and 241.47 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.43 : 485.12 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.43/485.12 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.43x = 485.12 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.43x = 117,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,142.53/351.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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