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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.02, 485.42 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.02, 485.42 and 241.66 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.02 : 485.42 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.02/485.42 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.02x = 485.42 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.02x = 117,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,304.18/352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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