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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.49, 483.57 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.49, 483.57 and 239.97 is: 331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.49 : 483.57 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.49/483.57 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.49x = 483.57 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.49x = 116,042.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,042.29/350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.09

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