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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.16, 451.38 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.16, 451.38 and 210.52 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.16 : 451.38 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.16/451.38 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.16x = 451.38 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.16x = 95,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,024.52/327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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