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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 485.64 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 485.64 and 241.34 is: 333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 485.64 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/485.64 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 485.64 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 117,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,204.36/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.04

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