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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 486 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 486 and 241.38 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 486 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/486 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 486 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 117,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,310.68/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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