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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.72, 453.63 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.72, 453.63 and 204.43 is: 282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.72 : 453.63 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.72/453.63 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.72x = 453.63 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.72x = 92,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,735.58/328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.11

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