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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 451.02 and 314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 451.02 and 314.56 is: 432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 451.02 = 314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/451.02 = 314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 451.02 × 314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 141,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,872.85/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.70

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