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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.50, 452.14 and 217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.50, 452.14 and 217.16 is: 299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.50 : 452.14 = 217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.50/452.14 = 217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.50x = 452.14 × 217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.50x = 98,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,186.72/327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.81

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