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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 451.80 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 451.80 and 211.26 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 451.80 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/451.80 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 451.80 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 95,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,447.27/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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