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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.34, 452.76 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.34, 452.76 and 204.02 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.34 : 452.76 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.34/452.76 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.34x = 452.76 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.34x = 92,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,372.10/328.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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