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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.46, 484.54 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.46, 484.54 and 240.90 is: 332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.46 : 484.54 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.46/484.54 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.46x = 484.54 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.46x = 116,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,725.69/351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.12

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