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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.28, 451.20 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.28, 451.20 and 216.76 is: 298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.28 : 451.20 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.28/451.20 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.28x = 451.20 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.28x = 97,802.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,802.11/327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.83

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