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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.40, 451.54 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.40, 451.54 and 216.84 is: 299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.40 : 451.54 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.40/451.54 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.40x = 451.54 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.40x = 97,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,911.93/327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.06

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