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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 484.02 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 484.02 and 240.39 is: 331.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 484.02 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/484.02 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 484.02 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 116,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,353.57/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.75

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