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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.32, 451.91 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.32, 451.91 and 203.11 is: 280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.32 : 451.91 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.32/451.91 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.32x = 451.91 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.32x = 91,787.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,787.75/327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.42

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