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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 453.59 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 453.59 and 204.21 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 453.59 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/453.59 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 453.59 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 92,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,627.73/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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