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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 452.82 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 452.82 and 203.84 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 452.82 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/452.82 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 452.82 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 92,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,302.83/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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