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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.33, 447.14 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.33, 447.14 and 240.03 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.33 : 447.14 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.33/447.14 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.33x = 447.14 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.33x = 107,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,329.29/324.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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