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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.69, 485.45 and 241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.69, 485.45 and 241.49 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.69 : 485.45 = 241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.69/485.45 = 241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.69x = 485.45 × 241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.69x = 117,227.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,227.69/351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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