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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.79, 452.22 and 203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.79, 452.22 and 203.41 is: 280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.79 : 452.22 = 203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.79/452.22 = 203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.79x = 452.22 × 203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.79x = 91,986.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,986.07/327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.63

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