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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 453.80 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 453.80 and 204.56 is: 282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 453.80 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/453.80 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 453.80 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 92,829.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,829.33/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.26

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