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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 453.98 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 453.98 and 204.66 is: 282.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 453.98 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/453.98 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 453.98 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 92,910.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,910.52/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.65

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