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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.16, 451.38 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.16, 451.38 and 261.64 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.16 : 451.38 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.16/451.38 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.16x = 451.38 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.16x = 118,099.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,099.06/327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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