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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.15, 454.40 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.15, 454.40 and 240.54 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.15 : 454.40 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.15/454.40 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.15x = 454.40 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.15x = 109,299.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,299.37/329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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