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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 485.67 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 485.67 and 241.44 is: 333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 485.67 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/485.67 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 485.67 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 117,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,260.16/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.13

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