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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.41, 452.95 and 240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.41, 452.95 and 240.23 is: 331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.41 : 452.95 = 240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.41/452.95 = 240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.41x = 452.95 × 240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.41x = 108,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,812.71/328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.33

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