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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.51, 483.83 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.51, 483.83 and 240.35 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.51 : 483.83 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.51/483.83 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.51x = 483.83 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.51x = 116,289.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,289.45/350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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