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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.76, 483.60 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.76, 483.60 and 240.18 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.76 : 483.60 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.76/483.60 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.76x = 483.60 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.76x = 116,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,151.05/350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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