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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.17, 483.27 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.17, 483.27 and 240.01 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.17 : 483.27 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.17/483.27 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.17x = 483.27 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.17x = 115,989.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,989.63/350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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