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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.74, 445.66 and 240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.74, 445.66 and 240.58 is: 331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.74 : 445.66 = 240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.74/445.66 = 240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.74x = 445.66 × 240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.74x = 107,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,216.88/323.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.18

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