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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 453.24 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 453.24 and 204.11 is: 281.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 453.24 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/453.24 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 453.24 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 92,508.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,508.55/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.57

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