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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.38, 453.28 and 204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.38, 453.28 and 204.25 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.38 : 453.28 = 204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.38/453.28 = 204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.38x = 453.28 × 204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.38x = 92,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,582.44/328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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