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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.17, 451.36 and 239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.17, 451.36 and 239.69 is: 330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.17 : 451.36 = 239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.17/451.36 = 239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.17x = 451.36 × 239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.17x = 108,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,185.28/327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.67

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