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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.65, 483.40 and 239.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.65, 483.40 and 239.95 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.65 : 483.40 = 239.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.65/483.40 = 239.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.65x = 483.40 × 239.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.65x = 115,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,991.83/350.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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