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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.01, 451.07 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.01, 451.07 and 216.44 is: 298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.01 : 451.07 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.01/451.07 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.01x = 451.07 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.01x = 97,629.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,629.59/327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.56

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