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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 451.56 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 451.56 and 209.28 is: 288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 451.56 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/451.56 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 451.56 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 94,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,502.48/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.68

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