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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.75, 452.57 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.75, 452.57 and 211.52 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.75 : 452.57 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.75/452.57 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.75x = 452.57 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.75x = 95,727.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,727.61/327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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