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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.05, 453.76 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.05, 453.76 and 240.36 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.05 : 453.76 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.05/453.76 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.05x = 453.76 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.05x = 109,065.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,065.75/329.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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