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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 451.96 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 451.96 and 209.54 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 451.96 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/451.96 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 451.96 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 94,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,703.70/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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