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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.14, 484.63 and 240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.14, 484.63 and 240.77 is: 332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.14 : 484.63 = 240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.14/484.63 = 240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.14x = 484.63 × 240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.14x = 116,686.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,686.33/351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.31

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