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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 453.30 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 453.30 and 204.32 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 453.30 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/453.30 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 453.30 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 92,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,615.99/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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