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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.47, 466.85 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.47, 466.85 and 327.18 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.47 : 466.85 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.47/466.85 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.47x = 466.85 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.47x = 152,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,743.98/338.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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