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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.03, 445.65 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.03, 445.65 and 240.34 is: 331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.03 : 445.65 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.03/445.65 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.03x = 445.65 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.03x = 107,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,107.52/323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.57

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