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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 446.68 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 446.68 and 240.66 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 446.68 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/446.68 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 446.68 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 107,498.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,498.01/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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