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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 451.74 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 451.74 and 203.07 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 451.74 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/451.74 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 451.74 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 91,734.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,734.84/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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