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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 484.26 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 484.26 and 240.52 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 484.26 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/484.26 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 484.26 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 116,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,474.22/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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