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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.78, 445.99 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.78, 445.99 and 240.16 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.78 : 445.99 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.78/445.99 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.78x = 445.99 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.78x = 107,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,106.73/322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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