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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.57, 452.27 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.57, 452.27 and 217.20 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.57 : 452.27 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.57/452.27 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.57x = 452.27 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.57x = 98,231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,231.96/327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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