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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 451.80 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 451.80 and 211 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 451.80 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/451.80 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 451.80 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 95,329.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,329.80/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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