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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.82, 451.86 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.82, 451.86 and 248.88 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.82 : 451.86 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.82/451.86 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.82x = 451.86 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.82x = 112,456.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,456.66/327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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