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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.11, 484.25 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.11, 484.25 and 240.41 is: 331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.11 : 484.25 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.11/484.25 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.11x = 484.25 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.11x = 116,414.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,414.92/351.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.57

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