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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.02, 483.32 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.02, 483.32 and 239.82 is: 331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.02 : 483.32 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.02/483.32 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.02x = 483.32 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.02x = 115,909.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,909.80/350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.15

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