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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 485.76 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 485.76 and 241.32 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 485.76 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/485.76 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 485.76 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 117,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,223.60/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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