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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.47, 452.03 and 216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.47, 452.03 and 216.90 is: 299.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.47 : 452.03 = 216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.47/452.03 = 216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.47x = 452.03 × 216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.47x = 98,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,044.22/327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.40

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