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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 484.56 and 240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 484.56 and 240.81 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 484.56 = 240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/484.56 = 240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 484.56 × 240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 116,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,686.89/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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