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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.18, 485.87 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.18, 485.87 and 241.46 is: 333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.18 : 485.87 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.18/485.87 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.18x = 485.87 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.18x = 117,318.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,318.18/352.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.12

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