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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 451.30 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 451.30 and 210.50 is: 290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 451.30 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/451.30 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 451.30 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 94,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,998.65/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.50

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