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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.77, 452.06 and 239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.77, 452.06 and 239.15 is: 329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.77 : 452.06 = 239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.77/452.06 = 239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.77x = 452.06 × 239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.77x = 108,110.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,110.31/327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.83

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