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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.40, 452.22 and 309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.40, 452.22 and 309.16 is: 427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.40 : 452.22 = 309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.40/452.22 = 309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.40x = 452.22 × 309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.40x = 139,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,808.34/327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.03

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