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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.38, 451.85 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.38, 451.85 and 211.01 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 451.85 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/451.85 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 451.85 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 95,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,341.55/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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