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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.75, 452.34 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.75, 452.34 and 217.46 is: 300.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.75 : 452.34 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.75/452.34 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.75x = 452.34 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.75x = 98,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,363.59/327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.12

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