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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 452.16 and 209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 452.16 and 209.71 is: 289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 452.16 = 209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/452.16 = 209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 452.16 × 209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 94,822.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,822.47/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.23

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