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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.31, 483.98 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.31, 483.98 and 240.64 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.31 : 483.98 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.31/483.98 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.31x = 483.98 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.31x = 116,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,464.95/351.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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