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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.52, 449.09 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.52, 449.09 and 323.20 is: 443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.52 : 449.09 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.52/449.09 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.52x = 449.09 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.52x = 145,145.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,145.89/327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.17

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