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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 451.24 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 451.24 and 267.78 is: 369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 451.24 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/451.24 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 451.24 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 120,833.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,833.05/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.25

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