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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 452.69 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 452.69 and 240.36 is: 331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 452.69 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/452.69 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 452.69 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 108,808.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,808.57/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.90

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