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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 451.80 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 451.80 and 257.22 is: 354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 451.80 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/451.80 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 451.80 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 116,212.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,212.00/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.35

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