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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 451.23 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 451.23 and 202.68 is: 279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 451.23 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/451.23 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 451.23 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 91,455.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,455.30/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.63

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