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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.47, 453.16 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.47, 453.16 and 204.19 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.47 : 453.16 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.47/453.16 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.47x = 453.16 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.47x = 92,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,529.86/328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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