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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.87, 484.36 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.87, 484.36 and 240.39 is: 331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.87 : 484.36 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.87/484.36 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.87x = 484.36 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.87x = 116,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,434.70/350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.85

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