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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.67, 451.93 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.67, 451.93 and 203.26 is: 280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.67 : 451.93 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.67/451.93 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.67x = 451.93 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.67x = 91,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,861.75/327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.35

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