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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.14, 451.42 and 202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.14, 451.42 and 202.83 is: 279.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.14 : 451.42 = 202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.14/451.42 = 202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.14x = 451.42 × 202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.14x = 91,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,561.73/327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.89

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