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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.77, 452.43 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.77, 452.43 and 203.52 is: 280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.77 : 452.43 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.77/452.43 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.77x = 452.43 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.77x = 92,078.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,078.55/327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.93

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