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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 483.92 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 483.92 and 240.50 is: 331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 483.92 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/483.92 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 483.92 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 116,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,382.76/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.61

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