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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.82, 452.37 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.82, 452.37 and 203.46 is: 280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.82 : 452.37 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.82/452.37 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.82x = 452.37 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.82x = 92,039.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,039.20/327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.76

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