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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 451.17 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 451.17 and 240.12 is: 330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 451.17 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/451.17 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 451.17 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 108,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,334.94/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.69

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