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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 452.17 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 452.17 and 244.31 is: 337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 452.17 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/452.17 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 452.17 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 110,469.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,469.65/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.47

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