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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.49, 483.90 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.49, 483.90 and 240.11 is: 331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.49 : 483.90 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.49/483.90 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.49x = 483.90 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.49x = 116,188.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,188.03/350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.50

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