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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 484.05 and 240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 484.05 and 240.51 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 484.05 = 240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/484.05 = 240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 484.05 × 240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 116,418.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,418.87/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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