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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.40, 451.87 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.40, 451.87 and 207.68 is: 286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.40 : 451.87 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.40/451.87 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.40x = 451.87 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.40x = 93,845.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,845.71/327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.64

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