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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.36, 483.68 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.36, 483.68 and 239.92 is: 331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.36 : 483.68 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.36/483.68 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.36x = 483.68 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.36x = 116,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,044.51/350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.22

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