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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 452.45 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 452.45 and 203.58 is: 280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 452.45 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/452.45 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 452.45 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 92,110.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,110.28/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.90

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