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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.37, 451.69 and 216.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.37, 451.69 and 216.67 is: 298.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.37 : 451.69 = 216.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.37/451.69 = 216.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.37x = 451.69 × 216.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.37x = 97,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,867.67/327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.95

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