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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.53, 445.68 and 240.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.53, 445.68 and 240.49 is: 331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.53 : 445.68 = 240.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.53/445.68 = 240.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.53x = 445.68 × 240.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.53x = 107,179.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,179.87/323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.29

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