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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 452.94 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 452.94 and 255.15 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 452.94 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/452.94 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 452.94 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 115,567.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,567.64/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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