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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.86, 484.34 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.86, 484.34 and 240.46 is: 331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.86 : 484.34 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.86/484.34 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.86x = 484.34 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.86x = 116,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,464.40/350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.94

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