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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.07, 451.58 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.07, 451.58 and 202.91 is: 280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.07 : 451.58 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.07/451.58 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.07x = 451.58 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.07x = 91,626.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,626.83/327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.14

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