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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.59, 446.14 and 240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.59, 446.14 and 240.57 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.59 : 446.14 = 240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.59/446.14 = 240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.59x = 446.14 × 240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.59x = 107,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,327.90/323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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