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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.14, 451.14 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.14, 451.14 and 244.16 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.14 : 451.14 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.14/451.14 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.14x = 451.14 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.14x = 110,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,150.34/327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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