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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.32, 451.46 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.32, 451.46 and 210.68 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.32 : 451.46 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.32/451.46 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.32x = 451.46 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.32x = 95,113.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,113.59/327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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