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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.56, 451.80 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.56, 451.80 and 216.98 is: 299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 451.80 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/451.80 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 451.80 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 98,031.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,031.56/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.28

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