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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.12, 451.45 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.12, 451.45 and 215.16 is: 296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.12 : 451.45 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.12/451.45 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.12x = 451.45 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.12x = 97,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,133.44/327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.94

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