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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.95, 484.44 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.95, 484.44 and 240.80 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.95 : 484.44 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.95/484.44 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.95x = 484.44 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.95x = 116,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,652.88/350.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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