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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 452.69 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 452.69 and 203.66 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 452.69 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/452.69 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 452.69 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 92,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,192.58/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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