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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.27, 452.07 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.27, 452.07 and 240.41 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.27 : 452.07 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.27/452.07 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.27x = 452.07 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.27x = 108,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,679.89/327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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