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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 451.26 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 451.26 and 202.62 is: 279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 451.26 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/451.26 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 451.26 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 91,434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,434.30/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.62

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