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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 483.87 and 240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 483.87 and 240.31 is: 331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 483.87 = 240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/483.87 = 240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 483.87 × 240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 116,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,278.80/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.69

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