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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 485.28 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 485.28 and 241.20 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 485.28 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/485.28 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 485.28 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 117,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,049.54/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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