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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.54, 451.96 and 202.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.54, 451.96 and 202.99 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.54 : 451.96 = 202.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.54/451.96 = 202.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.54x = 451.96 × 202.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.54x = 91,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,743.36/327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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