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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 485.24 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 485.24 and 241.40 is: 332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 485.24 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/485.24 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 485.24 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 117,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,133.30/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.80

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