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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 453.51 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 453.51 and 204.26 is: 281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 453.51 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/453.51 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 453.51 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 92,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,634.24/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.98

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