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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.69, 484.07 and 240.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.69, 484.07 and 240.49 is: 331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.69 : 484.07 = 240.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.69/484.07 = 240.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.69x = 484.07 × 240.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.69x = 116,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,411.57/350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.95

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