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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 485.06 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 485.06 and 241.38 is: 333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 485.06 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/485.06 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 485.06 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 117,082.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,082.58/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.06

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