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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 451.87 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 451.87 and 203.11 is: 280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 451.87 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/451.87 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 451.87 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 91,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,777.68/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.42

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