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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 451.82 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 451.82 and 203.02 is: 280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 451.82 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/451.82 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 451.82 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 91,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,728.50/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.22

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