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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 484.63 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 484.63 and 240.64 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 484.63 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/484.63 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 484.63 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 116,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,621.36/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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