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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.95, 452.14 and 268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.95, 452.14 and 268.71 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.95 : 452.14 = 268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.95/452.14 = 268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.95x = 452.14 × 268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.95x = 121,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,497.24/327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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