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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.90, 451.47 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.90, 451.47 and 305.82 is: 421.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.90 : 451.47 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.90/451.47 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.90x = 451.47 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.90x = 138,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,068.56/327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.07

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