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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.34, 451.56 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.34, 451.56 and 210.88 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.34 : 451.56 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.34/451.56 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.34x = 451.56 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.34x = 95,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,224.97/327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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