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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.33, 451.66 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.33, 451.66 and 240.21 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.33 : 451.66 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.33/451.66 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.33x = 451.66 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.33x = 108,494.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,494.38/327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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