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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 451.36 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 451.36 and 284.16 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 451.36 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/451.36 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 451.36 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 128,258.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,258.46/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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