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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 451.80 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 451.80 and 203.18 is: 280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 451.80 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/451.80 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 451.80 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 91,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,794.47/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.28

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