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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.71, 485.29 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.71, 485.29 and 241.14 is: 332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.71 : 485.29 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.71/485.29 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.71x = 485.29 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.71x = 117,024.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,024.95/351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.73

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