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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.41, 450.88 and 306.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.41, 450.88 and 306.55 is: 422.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.41 : 450.88 = 306.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.41/450.88 = 306.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.41x = 450.88 × 306.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.41x = 138,215.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,215.37/327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.15

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