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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.16, 484.51 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.16, 484.51 and 240.67 is: 332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.16 : 484.51 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.16/484.51 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.16x = 484.51 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.16x = 116,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,607.02/351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.06

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