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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.03, 451.49 and 216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.03, 451.49 and 216.69 is: 299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.03 : 451.49 = 216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.03/451.49 = 216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.03x = 451.49 × 216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.03x = 97,832.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,832.28/327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.15

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