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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.97, 483.24 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.97, 483.24 and 239.81 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.97 : 483.24 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.97/483.24 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.97x = 483.24 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.97x = 115,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,883.37/349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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