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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 452.12 and 254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 452.12 and 254.55 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 452.12 = 254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/452.12 = 254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 452.12 × 254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 115,087.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,087.15/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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