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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.65, 452.45 and 312.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.65, 452.45 and 312.09 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.65 : 452.45 = 312.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.65/452.45 = 312.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.65x = 452.45 × 312.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.65x = 141,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,205.12/327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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