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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 450.96 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 450.96 and 239.76 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 450.96 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/450.96 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 450.96 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 108,122.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,122.17/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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