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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 451.94 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 451.94 and 248.94 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 451.94 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/451.94 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 451.94 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 112,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,506.57/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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