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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.11, 452.48 and 217.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.11, 452.48 and 217.51 is: 299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.11 : 452.48 = 217.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.11/452.48 = 217.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.11x = 452.48 × 217.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.11x = 98,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,418.92/328.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.96

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