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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.61, 451.80 and 247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.61, 451.80 and 247.83 is: 341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.61 : 451.80 = 247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.61/451.80 = 247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.61x = 451.80 × 247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.61x = 111,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,969.59/327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.78

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