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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 483.40 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 483.40 and 239.84 is: 331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 483.40 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/483.40 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 483.40 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 115,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,938.66/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.10

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