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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.83, 453.45 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.83, 453.45 and 240.32 is: 331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.83 : 453.45 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.83/453.45 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.83x = 453.45 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.83x = 108,973.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,973.10/328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.40

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