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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 483.98 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 483.98 and 240.30 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 483.98 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/483.98 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 483.98 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 116,299.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,299.19/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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