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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 483.96 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 483.96 and 240.21 is: 331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 483.96 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/483.96 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 483.96 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 116,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,252.03/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.26

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