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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 451.92 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 451.92 and 248.28 is: 343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 451.92 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/451.92 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 451.92 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 112,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,202.70/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.11

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