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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.41, 483.60 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.41, 483.60 and 240.04 is: 331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.41 : 483.60 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.41/483.60 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.41x = 483.60 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.41x = 116,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,083.34/350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.28

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