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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 451.62 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 451.62 and 244.26 is: 337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 451.62 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/451.62 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 451.62 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 110,312.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,312.70/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.29

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