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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.68, 486.24 and 241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.68, 486.24 and 241.96 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.68 : 486.24 = 241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.68/486.24 = 241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.68x = 486.24 × 241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.68x = 117,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,648.20/352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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