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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.10, 451.44 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.10, 451.44 and 209.08 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.10 : 451.44 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.10/451.44 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.10x = 451.44 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.10x = 94,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,387.08/327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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