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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 452.74 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 452.74 and 203.84 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 452.74 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/452.74 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 452.74 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 92,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,286.52/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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