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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.69, 452.43 and 244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.69, 452.43 and 244.71 is: 337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.69 : 452.43 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.69/452.43 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.69x = 452.43 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.69x = 110,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,714.15/327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.86

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