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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 452.11 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 452.11 and 203.32 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 452.11 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/452.11 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 452.11 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 91,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,923.01/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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