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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 451.12 and 214.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 451.12 and 214.93 is: 296.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 451.12 = 214.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/451.12 = 214.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 451.12 × 214.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 96,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,959.22/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.51

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