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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 453.88 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 453.88 and 204.49 is: 282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 453.88 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/453.88 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 453.88 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 92,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,813.92/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.32

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