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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 453.48 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 453.48 and 204.30 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 453.48 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/453.48 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 453.48 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 92,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,645.96/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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