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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 452.78 and 306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 452.78 and 306.20 is: 422.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 452.78 = 306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/452.78 = 306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 452.78 × 306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 138,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,641.24/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.74

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