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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 452.21 and 217.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 452.21 and 217.03 is: 299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 452.21 = 217.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/452.21 = 217.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 452.21 × 217.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 98,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,142.38/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.59

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