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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.49, 486.37 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.49, 486.37 and 241.93 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.49 : 486.37 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.49/486.37 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.49x = 486.37 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.49x = 117,667.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,667.49/352.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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