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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.13, 452.84 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.13, 452.84 and 203.87 is: 281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.13 : 452.84 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.13/452.84 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.13x = 452.84 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.13x = 92,317.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,317.21/328.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.35

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