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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 451.53 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 451.53 and 202.88 is: 280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 451.53 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/451.53 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 451.53 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 91,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,607.54/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.11

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