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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.16, 445.42 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.16, 445.42 and 240 is: 330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.16 : 445.42 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.16/445.42 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.16x = 445.42 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.16x = 106,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,900.80/323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.80

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