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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 486.33 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 486.33 and 241.77 is: 333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 486.33 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/486.33 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 486.33 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 117,580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,580.00/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.73

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