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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 451.86 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 451.86 and 217.11 is: 299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 451.86 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/451.86 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 451.86 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 98,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,105.02/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.39

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