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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.61, 452.10 and 203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.61, 452.10 and 203.29 is: 280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.61 : 452.10 = 203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.61/452.10 = 203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.61x = 452.10 × 203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.61x = 91,907.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,907.41/327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.54

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