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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.31, 486.39 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.31, 486.39 and 241.95 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.31 : 486.39 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.31/486.39 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.31x = 486.39 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.31x = 117,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,680.85/352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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