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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 451.19 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 451.19 and 325.86 is: 448.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 451.19 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/451.19 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 451.19 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 147,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,024.74/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.41

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