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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 490.38 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 490.38 and 303.24 is: 454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 490.38 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/490.38 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 490.38 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 148,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,702.83/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.42

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