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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.49, 452.15 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.49, 452.15 and 203.33 is: 280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.49 : 452.15 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.49/452.15 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.49x = 452.15 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.49x = 91,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,936.54/327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.73

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