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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.77, 451.04 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.77, 451.04 and 216.27 is: 298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.77 : 451.04 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.77/451.04 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.77x = 451.04 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.77x = 97,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,545.34/326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.52

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