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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.16, 453.12 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.16, 453.12 and 203.96 is: 281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.16 : 453.12 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.16/453.12 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.16x = 453.12 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.16x = 92,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,418.36/328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.63

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