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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 485.79 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 485.79 and 241.53 is: 333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 485.79 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/485.79 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 485.79 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 117,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,332.86/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.11

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