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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.43, 483.66 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.43, 483.66 and 240.04 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.43 : 483.66 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.43/483.66 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.43x = 483.66 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.43x = 116,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,098.35/350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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