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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.18, 452.08 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.18, 452.08 and 315.50 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.18 : 452.08 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.18/452.08 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.18x = 452.08 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.18x = 142,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,631.24/327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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