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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.65, 453.49 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.65, 453.49 and 204.49 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.65 : 453.49 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.65/453.49 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.65x = 453.49 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.65x = 92,734.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,734.17/328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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