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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.39, 484.91 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.39, 484.91 and 240.90 is: 332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.39 : 484.91 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.39/484.91 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.39x = 484.91 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.39x = 116,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,814.74/351.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.44

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