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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 452.88 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 452.88 and 240.80 is: 332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 452.88 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/452.88 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 452.88 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 109,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,053.50/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.48

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