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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 449.88 and 317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 449.88 and 317.90 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 449.88 = 317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/449.88 = 317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 449.88 × 317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 143,016.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,016.85/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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