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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 453.40 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 453.40 and 204.12 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 453.40 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/453.40 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 453.40 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 92,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,547.50/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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