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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.49, 486.33 and 241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.49, 486.33 and 241.97 is: 333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.49 : 486.33 = 241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.49/486.33 = 241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.49x = 486.33 × 241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.49x = 117,677.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,677.27/352.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.85

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