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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 454.37 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 454.37 and 240.73 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 454.37 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/454.37 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 454.37 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 109,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,380.49/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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