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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.99, 452.92 and 244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.99, 452.92 and 244.95 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.99 : 452.92 = 244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.99/452.92 = 244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.99x = 452.92 × 244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.99x = 110,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,942.75/327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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