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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 452.85 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 452.85 and 217.62 is: 300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 452.85 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/452.85 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 452.85 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 98,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,549.22/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.66

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