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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 450.90 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 450.90 and 238.08 is: 328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 450.90 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/450.90 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 450.90 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 107,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,350.27/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.29

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