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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.01, 451.36 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.01, 451.36 and 202.60 is: 279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.01 : 451.36 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.01/451.36 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.01x = 451.36 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.01x = 91,442.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,442.27/327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.63

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