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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 446.12 and 240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 446.12 and 240.59 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 446.12 = 240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/446.12 = 240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 446.12 × 240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 107,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,332.01/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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