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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.45, 452.28 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.45, 452.28 and 244.92 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.45 : 452.28 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.45/452.28 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.45x = 452.28 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.45x = 110,773.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,773.65/327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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