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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 484.70 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 484.70 and 240.82 is: 332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 484.70 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/484.70 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 484.70 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 116,725.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,725.45/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.53

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