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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.70, 452.11 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.70, 452.11 and 203.23 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.70 : 452.11 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.70/452.11 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.70x = 452.11 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.70x = 91,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,882.32/327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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