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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.17, 451.58 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.17, 451.58 and 248.70 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.17 : 451.58 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.17/451.58 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.17x = 451.58 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.17x = 112,308.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,308.40/327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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