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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 452.09 and 217.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 452.09 and 217.03 is: 299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 452.09 = 217.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/452.09 = 217.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 452.09 × 217.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 98,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,117.09/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.63

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