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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.97, 453.74 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.97, 453.74 and 204.70 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.97 : 453.74 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.97/453.74 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.97x = 453.74 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.97x = 92,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,880.58/328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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