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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.12, 485.74 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.12, 485.74 and 241.40 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.12 : 485.74 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.12/485.74 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.12x = 485.74 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.12x = 117,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,257.64/352.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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