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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 450.81 and 253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 450.81 and 253.35 is: 349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 450.81 = 253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/450.81 = 253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 450.81 × 253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 114,212.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,212.71/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.21

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