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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.08, 484.29 and 240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.08, 484.29 and 240.38 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.08 : 484.29 = 240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.08/484.29 = 240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.08x = 484.29 × 240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.08x = 116,411.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,411.21/351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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