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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 452.64 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 452.64 and 215.92 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 452.64 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/452.64 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 452.64 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 97,734.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,734.03/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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