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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.97, 452.35 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.97, 452.35 and 203.70 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.97 : 452.35 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.97/452.35 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.97x = 452.35 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.97x = 92,143.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,143.70/327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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