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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.46, 483.17 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.46, 483.17 and 239.90 is: 330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.46 : 483.17 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.46/483.17 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.46x = 483.17 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.46x = 115,908.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,908.87/350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.73

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