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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.01, 452.68 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.01, 452.68 and 203.68 is: 281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.01 : 452.68 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.01/452.68 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.01x = 452.68 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.01x = 92,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,201.86/328.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.09

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