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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.86, 483.80 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.86, 483.80 and 240.16 is: 331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.86 : 483.80 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.86/483.80 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.86x = 483.80 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.86x = 116,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,186.99/350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.15

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