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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.78, 485.30 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.78, 485.30 and 241.40 is: 333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.78 : 485.30 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.78/485.30 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.78x = 485.30 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.78x = 117,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,149.60/351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.02

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