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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.01, 451.30 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.01, 451.30 and 202.68 is: 279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.01 : 451.30 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.01/451.30 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.01x = 451.30 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.01x = 91,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,469.48/327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.71

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