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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 451.81 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 451.81 and 203.13 is: 280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 451.81 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/451.81 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 451.81 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 91,777.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,777.26/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.29

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