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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 452.28 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 452.28 and 239.34 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 452.28 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/452.28 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 452.28 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 108,248.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,248.70/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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