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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.08, 452.70 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.08, 452.70 and 203.82 is: 281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.08 : 452.70 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.08/452.70 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.08x = 452.70 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.08x = 92,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,269.31/328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.24

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