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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 451.37 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 451.37 and 216.88 is: 299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 451.37 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/451.37 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 451.37 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 97,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,892.54/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.15

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