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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.97, 452.54 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.97, 452.54 and 203.66 is: 281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.97 : 452.54 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.97/452.54 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.97x = 452.54 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.97x = 92,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,165.64/327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.02

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