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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.36, 453.09 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.36, 453.09 and 240.88 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.36 : 453.09 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.36/453.09 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.36x = 453.09 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.36x = 109,140.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,140.32/328.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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