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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.97, 484.62 and 240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.97, 484.62 and 240.81 is: 332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.97 : 484.62 = 240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.97/484.62 = 240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.97x = 484.62 × 240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.97x = 116,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,701.34/350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.51

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