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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.08, 451.14 and 202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.08, 451.14 and 202.61 is: 279.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.08 : 451.14 = 202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.08/451.14 = 202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.08x = 451.14 × 202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.08x = 91,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,403.22/327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.46

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