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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.81, 452.52 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.81, 452.52 and 249.14 is: 343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.81 : 452.52 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.81/452.52 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.81x = 452.52 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.81x = 112,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,741.96/327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.92

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