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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.14, 451.50 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.14, 451.50 and 207.74 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.14 : 451.50 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.14/451.50 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.14x = 451.50 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.14x = 93,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,794.61/327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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