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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.62, 486.15 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.62, 486.15 and 241.90 is: 333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.62 : 486.15 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.62/486.15 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.62x = 486.15 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.62x = 117,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,599.69/352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.50

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