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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.74, 452.34 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.74, 452.34 and 217.22 is: 299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.74 : 452.34 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.74/452.34 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.74x = 452.34 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.74x = 98,257.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,257.29/327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.80

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