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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.88, 485.70 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.88, 485.70 and 241.44 is: 333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.88 : 485.70 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.88/485.70 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.88x = 485.70 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.88x = 117,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,267.41/351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.26

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