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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.57, 452.01 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.57, 452.01 and 203.19 is: 280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.57 : 452.01 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.57/452.01 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.57x = 452.01 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.57x = 91,843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,843.91/327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.38

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