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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 452.32 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 452.32 and 203.45 is: 280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 452.32 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/452.32 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 452.32 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 92,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,021.73/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.84

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