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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.17, 452.73 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.17, 452.73 and 203.58 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.17 : 452.73 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.17/452.73 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.17x = 452.73 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.17x = 92,166.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,166.77/328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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