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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.18, 452.90 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.18, 452.90 and 203.90 is: 281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.18 : 452.90 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.18/452.90 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.18x = 452.90 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.18x = 92,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,346.31/328.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.39

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