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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.21, 483.03 and 245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.21, 483.03 and 245.31 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.21 : 483.03 = 245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.21/483.03 = 245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.21x = 483.03 × 245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.21x = 118,492.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,492.09/350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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