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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.63, 451.85 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.63, 451.85 and 203.16 is: 280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.63 : 451.85 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.63/451.85 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.63x = 451.85 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.63x = 91,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,796.83/327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.18

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