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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.95, 453.94 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.95, 453.94 and 204.56 is: 282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.95 : 453.94 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.95/453.94 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.95x = 453.94 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.95x = 92,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,859.74/328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.29

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