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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.75, 485.58 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.75, 485.58 and 241.80 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.75 : 485.58 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.75/485.58 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.75x = 485.58 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.75x = 117,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,412.33/351.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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