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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 450.78 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 450.78 and 244.13 is: 336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 450.78 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/450.78 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 450.78 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 110,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,048.92/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.52

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