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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.74, 452.43 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.74, 452.43 and 203.54 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.74 : 452.43 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.74/452.43 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.74x = 452.43 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.74x = 92,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,085.34/327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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