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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 453.66 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 453.66 and 240.08 is: 331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 453.66 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/453.66 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 453.66 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 108,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,914.69/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.05

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