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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 451.24 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 451.24 and 315.36 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 451.24 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/451.24 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 451.24 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 142,302.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,302.26/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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