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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.90, 451.89 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.90, 451.89 and 244.92 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.90 : 451.89 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.90/451.89 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.90x = 451.89 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.90x = 110,676.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,676.90/327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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