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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.22, 452.79 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.22, 452.79 and 203.82 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.22 : 452.79 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.22/452.79 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.22x = 452.79 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.22x = 92,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,287.66/328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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