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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.07, 485.97 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.07, 485.97 and 241.86 is: 333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.07 : 485.97 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.07/485.97 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.07x = 485.97 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.07x = 117,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,536.70/352.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.85

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