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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 484.41 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 484.41 and 240.62 is: 332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 484.41 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/484.41 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 484.41 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 116,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,558.73/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.11

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