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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.28, 452.16 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.28, 452.16 and 217.12 is: 299.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.28 : 452.16 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.28/452.16 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.28x = 452.16 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.28x = 98,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,172.98/327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.97

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