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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 484.36 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 484.36 and 240.40 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 484.36 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/484.36 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 484.36 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 116,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,440.14/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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