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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.18, 463.27 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.18, 463.27 and 327.48 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.18 : 463.27 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.18/463.27 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.18x = 463.27 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.18x = 151,711.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,711.66/334.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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