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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.09, 452.81 and 203.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.09, 452.81 and 203.89 is: 281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.09 : 452.81 = 203.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.09/452.81 = 203.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.09x = 452.81 × 203.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.09x = 92,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,321.96/328.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.39

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