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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.60, 453.66 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.60, 453.66 and 204.42 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.60 : 453.66 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.60/453.66 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.60x = 453.66 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.60x = 92,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,737.18/328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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