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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 452.15 and 203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 452.15 and 203.17 is: 280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 452.15 = 203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/452.15 = 203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 452.15 × 203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 91,863.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,863.32/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.42

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