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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 452.44 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 452.44 and 217.34 is: 300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 452.44 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/452.44 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 452.44 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 98,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,333.31/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.02

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