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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.82, 453.98 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.82, 453.98 and 204.62 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.82 : 453.98 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.82/453.98 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.82x = 453.98 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.82x = 92,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,890.09/328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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