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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.85, 453.86 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.85, 453.86 and 204.54 is: 282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.85 : 453.86 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.85/453.86 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.85x = 453.86 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.85x = 92,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,832.52/328.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.29

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