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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.82, 452.22 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.82, 452.22 and 283.74 is: 391.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.82 : 452.22 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.82/452.22 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.82x = 452.22 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.82x = 128,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,312.90/327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.41

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