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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 452 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 452 and 203.20 is: 280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 452 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/452 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 452 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 91,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,846.40/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.34

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