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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 453.58 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 453.58 and 204.20 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 453.58 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/453.58 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 453.58 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 92,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,621.04/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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