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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 452.12 and 210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 452.12 and 210.87 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 452.12 = 210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/452.12 = 210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 452.12 × 210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 95,337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,337.49/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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