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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.03, 451.35 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.03, 451.35 and 209.10 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.03 : 451.35 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.03/451.35 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.03x = 451.35 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.03x = 94,377.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,377.29/327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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