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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 484.52 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 484.52 and 240.86 is: 332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 484.52 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/484.52 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 484.52 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 116,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,699.06/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.46

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