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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.33, 452.30 and 262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.33, 452.30 and 262.35 is: 362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.33 : 452.30 = 262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.33/452.30 = 262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.33x = 452.30 × 262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.33x = 118,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,659.59/327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.51

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