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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.18, 451.52 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.18, 451.52 and 244.56 is: 337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.18 : 451.52 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.18/451.52 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.18x = 451.52 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.18x = 110,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,423.73/327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.50

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