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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 454.02 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 454.02 and 204.72 is: 282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 454.02 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/454.02 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 454.02 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 92,946.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,946.97/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.61

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