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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.38, 486.12 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.38, 486.12 and 242.01 is: 333.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.38 : 486.12 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.38/486.12 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.38x = 486.12 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.38x = 117,645.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,645.90/352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.86

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