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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 452.48 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 452.48 and 211.44 is: 291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 452.48 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/452.48 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 452.48 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 95,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,672.37/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.83

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