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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 483.88 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 483.88 and 240.12 is: 331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 483.88 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/483.88 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 483.88 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 116,189.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,189.27/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.48

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