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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.07, 451.51 and 209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.07, 451.51 and 209.21 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.07 : 451.51 = 209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.07/451.51 = 209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.07x = 451.51 × 209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.07x = 94,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,457.10/327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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