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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 452.16 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 452.16 and 217.13 is: 299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 452.16 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/452.16 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 452.16 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 98,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,175.24/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.79

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