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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.07, 451.25 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.07, 451.25 and 295.88 is: 408.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.07 : 451.25 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.07/451.25 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.07x = 451.25 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.07x = 133,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,514.37/327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.22

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