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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.30, 483.35 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.30, 483.35 and 239.74 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.30 : 483.35 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.30/483.35 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.30x = 483.35 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.30x = 115,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,875.92/350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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