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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 445.32 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 445.32 and 240.12 is: 331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 445.32 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/445.32 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 445.32 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 106,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,930.24/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.50

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