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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.80, 483.80 and 240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.80, 483.80 and 240.10 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.80 : 483.80 = 240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.80/483.80 = 240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.80x = 483.80 × 240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.80x = 116,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,157.97/350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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