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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.95, 451.80 and 257.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.95, 451.80 and 257.21 is: 354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.95 : 451.80 = 257.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.95/451.80 = 257.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.95x = 451.80 × 257.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.95x = 116,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,205.22/327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.34

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