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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 452.54 and 217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 452.54 and 217.43 is: 300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 452.54 = 217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/452.54 = 217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 452.54 × 217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 98,392.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,392.42/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.05

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