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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 446.84 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 446.84 and 240.76 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 446.84 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/446.84 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 446.84 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 107,581.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,581.20/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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