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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.46, 483.43 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.46, 483.43 and 239.75 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.46 : 483.43 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.46/483.43 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.46x = 483.43 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.46x = 115,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,902.34/350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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