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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 453.30 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 453.30 and 204.14 is: 281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 453.30 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/453.30 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 453.30 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 92,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,536.66/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.68

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