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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 451.68 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 451.68 and 244.65 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 451.68 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/451.68 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 451.68 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 110,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,503.51/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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