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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.34, 451.02 and 307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.34, 451.02 and 307.18 is: 423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.34 : 451.02 = 307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.34/451.02 = 307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.34x = 451.02 × 307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.34x = 138,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,544.32/327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.24

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