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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.54, 452.02 and 217.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.54, 452.02 and 217.05 is: 299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.54 : 452.02 = 217.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.54/452.02 = 217.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.54x = 452.02 × 217.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.54x = 98,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,110.40/327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.54

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