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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 484.62 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 484.62 and 240.86 is: 332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 484.62 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/484.62 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 484.62 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 116,725.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,725.57/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.44

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