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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.08, 451.24 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.08, 451.24 and 210.60 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.08 : 451.24 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.08/451.24 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.08x = 451.24 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.08x = 95,031.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,031.14/327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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