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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 452.29 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 452.29 and 211.46 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 452.29 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/452.29 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 452.29 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 95,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,641.24/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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