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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.92, 483.12 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.92, 483.12 and 240.16 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.92 : 483.12 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.92/483.12 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.92x = 483.12 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.92x = 116,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,026.10/350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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