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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.20, 451.36 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.20, 451.36 and 278.08 is: 383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.20 : 451.36 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.20/451.36 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.20x = 451.36 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.20x = 125,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,514.19/327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.60

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