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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.67, 452.05 and 240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.67, 452.05 and 240.19 is: 331.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.67 : 452.05 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.67/452.05 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.67x = 452.05 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.67x = 108,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,576.69/327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.36

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