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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.14, 451.30 and 216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.14, 451.30 and 216.65 is: 298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.14 : 451.30 = 216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.14/451.30 = 216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.14x = 451.30 × 216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.14x = 97,773.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,773.26/327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.87

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