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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.89, 483.45 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.89, 483.45 and 240.17 is: 330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.89 : 483.45 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.89/483.45 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.89x = 483.45 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.89x = 116,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,110.19/350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.90

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