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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.16, 452.68 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.16, 452.68 and 203.60 is: 280.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.16 : 452.68 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.16/452.68 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.16x = 452.68 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.16x = 92,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,166.27/328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.86

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