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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.13, 445.95 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.13, 445.95 and 240.47 is: 331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.13 : 445.95 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.13/445.95 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.13x = 445.95 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.13x = 107,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,235.37/323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.87

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