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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.97, 485.83 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.97, 485.83 and 241.60 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.97 : 485.83 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.97/485.83 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.97x = 485.83 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.97x = 117,376.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,376.53/351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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