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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.67, 485.34 and 241.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.67, 485.34 and 241.51 is: 333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.67 : 485.34 = 241.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.67/485.34 = 241.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.67x = 485.34 × 241.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.67x = 117,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,214.46/351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.31

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