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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.57, 451.47 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.57, 451.47 and 244.54 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.57 : 451.47 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.57/451.47 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.57x = 451.47 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.57x = 110,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,402.47/327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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