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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 485.66 and 241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 485.66 and 241.58 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 485.66 = 241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/485.66 = 241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 485.66 × 241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 117,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,327.56/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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