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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.39, 485.16 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.39, 485.16 and 240.84 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.39 : 485.16 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.39/485.16 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.39x = 485.16 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.39x = 116,845.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,845.93/351.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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