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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 451.17 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 451.17 and 239.94 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 451.17 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/451.17 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 451.17 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 108,253.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,253.73/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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