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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.78, 468.33 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.78, 468.33 and 327.02 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.78 : 468.33 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.78/468.33 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.78x = 468.33 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.78x = 153,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,150.93/339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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