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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.20, 451.02 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.20, 451.02 and 268.10 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.20 : 451.02 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.20/451.02 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.20x = 451.02 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.20x = 120,918.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,918.46/327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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