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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.15, 451.59 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.15, 451.59 and 209.22 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.15 : 451.59 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.15/451.59 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.15x = 451.59 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.15x = 94,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,481.66/327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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