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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 452.46 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 452.46 and 211.46 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 452.46 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/452.46 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 452.46 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 95,677.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,677.19/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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