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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.49, 451.80 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.49, 451.80 and 203.20 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.49 : 451.80 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.49/451.80 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.49x = 451.80 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.49x = 91,804.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,804.63/327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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