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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.27, 451.40 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.27, 451.40 and 216.84 is: 299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.27 : 451.40 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.27/451.40 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.27x = 451.40 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.27x = 97,880.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,880.49/327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.08

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