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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.71, 451.95 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.71, 451.95 and 239.19 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.71 : 451.95 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.71/451.95 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.71x = 451.95 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.71x = 108,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,101.92/327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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