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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.27, 451.48 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.27, 451.48 and 209.18 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.27 : 451.48 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.27/451.48 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.27x = 451.48 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.27x = 94,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,440.59/327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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