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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.39, 451.75 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.39, 451.75 and 211.11 is: 291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.39 : 451.75 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.39/451.75 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.39x = 451.75 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.39x = 95,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,368.94/327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.30

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