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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 459.99 and 327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 459.99 and 327.20 is: 448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 459.99 = 327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/459.99 = 327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 459.99 × 327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 150,506.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,506.43/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.88

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