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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.58, 451.98 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.58, 451.98 and 211 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.58 : 451.98 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.58/451.98 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.58x = 451.98 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.58x = 95,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,367.78/327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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