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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 452.16 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 452.16 and 201.60 is: 278.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 452.16 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/452.16 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 452.16 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 91,155.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,155.46/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.20

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