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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.97, 452.52 and 245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.97, 452.52 and 245.11 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.97 : 452.52 = 245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.97/452.52 = 245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.97x = 452.52 × 245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.97x = 110,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,917.18/327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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