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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 453.65 and 204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 453.65 and 204.38 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 453.65 = 204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/453.65 = 204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 453.65 × 204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 92,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,713.70/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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