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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 452.14 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 452.14 and 301.04 is: 415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 452.14 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/452.14 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 452.14 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 136,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,109.21/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.78

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