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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.63, 452.42 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.63, 452.42 and 211.39 is: 291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.63 : 452.42 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.63/452.42 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.63x = 452.42 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.63x = 95,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,637.06/327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.91

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