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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.43, 452.06 and 240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.43, 452.06 and 240.31 is: 331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.43 : 452.06 = 240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.43/452.06 = 240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.43x = 452.06 × 240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.43x = 108,634.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,634.54/327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.78

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