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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 483.73 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 483.73 and 240.03 is: 331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 483.73 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/483.73 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 483.73 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 116,109.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,109.11/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.05

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