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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 452.78 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 452.78 and 203.78 is: 281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 452.78 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/452.78 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 452.78 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 92,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,267.51/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.29

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