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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 451.53 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 451.53 and 202.82 is: 279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 451.53 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/451.53 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 451.53 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 91,579.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,579.31/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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