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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.41, 451.84 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.41, 451.84 and 216.93 is: 299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.41 : 451.84 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.41/451.84 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.41x = 451.84 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.41x = 98,016.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,016.21/327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.36

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