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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 452.46 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 452.46 and 308.20 is: 425.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 452.46 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/452.46 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 452.46 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 139,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,448.17/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.61

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