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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.50, 486.36 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.50, 486.36 and 241.94 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 486.36 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/486.36 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 486.36 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 117,669.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,669.94/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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