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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.33, 486.33 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.33, 486.33 and 242.17 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.33 : 486.33 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.33/486.33 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.33x = 486.33 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.33x = 117,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,772.10/352.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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