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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.12, 451.35 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.12, 451.35 and 210.66 is: 290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.12 : 451.35 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.12/451.35 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.12x = 451.35 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.12x = 95,081.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,081.39/327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.66

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