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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 452.36 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 452.36 and 245.07 is: 338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 452.36 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/452.36 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 452.36 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 110,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,859.47/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.40

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