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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 453.81 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 453.81 and 204.52 is: 282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 453.81 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/453.81 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 453.81 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 92,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,813.22/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.30

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