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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.63, 452.13 and 203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.63, 452.13 and 203.29 is: 280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.63 : 452.13 = 203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.63/452.13 = 203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.63x = 452.13 × 203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.63x = 91,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,913.51/327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.54

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