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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.93, 446.28 and 240.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.93, 446.28 and 240.87 is: 331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.93 : 446.28 = 240.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.93/446.28 = 240.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.93x = 446.28 × 240.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.93x = 107,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,496.23/323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.85

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