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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 451.69 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 451.69 and 202.84 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 451.69 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/451.69 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 451.69 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 91,619.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,619.16/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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