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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.55, 483.21 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.55, 483.21 and 240.03 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.55 : 483.21 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.55/483.21 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.55x = 483.21 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.55x = 115,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,984.90/350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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