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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 452.29 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 452.29 and 203.30 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 452.29 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/452.29 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 452.29 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 91,948.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,948.30/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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