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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.17, 451.24 and 216.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.17, 451.24 and 216.81 is: 299.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.17 : 451.24 = 216.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.17/451.24 = 216.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.17x = 451.24 × 216.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.17x = 97,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,832.80/327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.03

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