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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.93, 452.56 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.93, 452.56 and 203.66 is: 281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.93 : 452.56 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.93/452.56 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.93x = 452.56 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.93x = 92,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,168.37/327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.06

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